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Say hello to a platform dedicated to industrious, yet overtasked teachers like you. Say goodbye to countless hours spent developing relevant and engaging ELA lessons. Whether you are teaching the fundamentals of grammar, creative writing skills, classic literature, or contemporary fiction, you will find thousands of activities and assessments to help you achieve a healthier work-life balance without sacrificing academic rigor.
Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (chapters 7-9) with this bundle, which features a plot-based quiz and close reading exercises. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Explain the significance of a given detail
Write with clarity, logic, and precision
Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims
Explore character motivations
Demonstrate awareness of religion’s influence on Ackley’s life
Make reasonable inferences about Holden’s behavior
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including euphemism, allusion, metaphor, simile, cliche, acyrologia, situational irony, and more
Discern the tone of a remark in context
Define complex words or phrases in context
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials including a dictionary or thesaurus
Analyze what Holden’s behaviors and statements reflect about his psychological state
Analyze Holden’s mindset as it pertains to Stradlater and articulate his internal conflict
Analyze the relevance of a seemingly insubstantial detail
Articulate how the conversation between Mrs. Morrow and Holden begins
Identify several examples of Holden’s awkward attempts to be accepted in the adult world
Identify evidence of Holden’s self-awareness
Identify examples of Holden’s avoidance behavior
Analyze word choices to discern what they reveal about Holden’s psychological state
Demonstrate understanding of Holden’s interest in vulnerable creatures
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 10 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this close reading activity, students will be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words/phrases as they are used in context
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials
Explain the significance of a given detail
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare Allie and Phoebe
Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony and understatement
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 18 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this close reading activity, students will be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Contrast Holden and his older brother
Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on situational irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 17 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this resource, students will be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words/phrases as they are used in the text
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on hyperbole and irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (chapters 16-17) with this bundle, which features a plot-based quiz and rigorous close reading worksheets. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Write with clarity, logic, and precision
Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims
Explore character motivations
Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on hyperbole and irony
Define complex words and phrases in context
Analyze the portrayal of complex characters
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 16 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this close reading activity, students will be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 15 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this close reading activity, students will be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words/phrases as they are used in the text
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare Holden to the character of Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet
Apply knowledge of literary devices including irony, symbolism, and hyperbole
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (chapters 13-15) with this bundle, which features a plot-based quiz and rigorous close reading worksheets. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Explain the significance of a given detail
Write with clarity, logic, and precision
Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims
Explore character motivations
Apply knowledge of literary devices including idiom and malapropism
Articulate Holden’s worries about fighting others
Explore Holden’s misrepresentation of himself
Articulate Holden’s internal conflict
Articulate cause-and-effect relationships
Discern the irony of Holden’s pseudonym
Explore the author’s intent
Articulate how Holden attempts to make himself feel better about his condition in life
Articulate what unsettles Holden about Sunny
Isolate a factual statement about the plot
Infer the reason for Holden’s guilt
Articulate the reason for Holden’s contentious relationship with Arthur Childs
Explore how Holden’s atheism affects his ability to cope with trauma
Infer why Maurice takes advantage of Holden specifically
Explore how Holden demonstrates stubbornness and a lack of self-regulation
Explore Holden’s loosening grasp on reality
Explore Holden’s feelings toward the nuns
Articulate why Holden gets uncomfortable discussing Romeo & Juliet with the nuns
Compare Holden to the character of Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 14 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this close reading activity, students will be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 20 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this close reading activity, students will be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Consider the setting’s role in terms of Holden’s characterization
Discern the intended effect of figurative language in context
Explore relevant themes in context
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including symbolism, hyperbole, and situational irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (chapters 18-20) with this bundle, which features a plot-based quiz and rigorous close reading worksheets. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Write with clarity, logic, and precision
Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims
Explore character motivations
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Apply knowledge of literary devices
Analyze the portrayal of complex characters
Activate background knowledge of previous chapters to articulate the irony of Holden’s decisions
Contrast Holden and his older brother
Analyze the nature of Holden’s relationship with Allie
Analyze the author’s use of language to discern what it reveals about a character
Articulate Luce’s hypocrisy from Holden’s perspective
Analyze the nature of the relationship between Holden and Luce
Explain why Holden’s attempts to interact with various women are self-sabotaging acts
Analyze the symbolism of the broken record
Apply knowledge of hyperbole
Analyze how details about setting complement Holden’s characterization
Analyze a given detail to articulate its irony
Explore Holden’s capacity for empathy
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 21 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this close reading activity, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words/phrases as they are used in the text
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials
Consider the greater significance of a given detail
Discern the tone of a given excerpt
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Evaluate the parenting style of Holden and Phoebe’s parents
Apply knowledge of literary devices including symbolism and dramatic irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 19 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this close reading activity, students will be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Investigate the author’s use of language in terms of developing character
Articulate Luce’s hypocrisy from Holden’s perspective
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (chapters 1-2) with this bundle, which features a plot-based quiz and close reading exercises. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Explain the significance of a given detail
Write with clarity, logic, and precision
Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims
Analyze the author’s craft to discern how language contributes to the narrator’s psychological state
Explore character motivations
Analyze the author’s craft to discern how Holden attempts to control the readers’ impressions of him
Analyze the significance of Holden’s allusion to David Copperfield in terms of how it establishes his character
Analyze Holden’s use of figurative language to discern meaning
Identify the factors that contribute to Holden’s perceptions of Selma
Consider plot developments from Holden’s point of view, articulating why it is not a big deal that he has been expelled from school
Identify several examples of colloquial language
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor and overstatement
Identify textual details that convey Holden’s sense of isolation
Identify context clues that suggest Holden’s family is wealthy
Articulate what makes Holden’s visit to see Mr. Spencer unsettling
Explore how Holden’s interactions with adults contribute to his self-worth
Interpret idiomatic expressions in context
Analyze Mr. Spencer’s motivations
Analyze Holden’s curiosities about ducks and what they reveal about his moral compass
Identify and explain an example of situational irony
Infer how Holden feels about the idea of getting older
Analyze the phrase “good luck” from Holden’s perspective
Articulate a primary function of chapter two
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 2 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this close reading activity, students will be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Explore how the author achieves certain effects such as the creation of an unsettling atmosphere
Explain the significance of a given detail
Discern the function of the chapter
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony and idiom
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 1 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this close reading activity, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Discern the intended effect of the author’s language
Explain the significance of a given detail
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, overstatement, and colloquialism
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 3 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this close reading activity, students will be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Compare elements of the plot of chapter 3 to elements of the plot of chapter 2
Explain the significance of a given detail
Discern the primary function of the chapter
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Identify examples of Holden’s sarcasm and dark humor
Compare the characters of Holden and Ackley
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 5 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this close reading activity, students will be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Articulate the significance of a given detail
Consider how the author’s narrative techniques achieve specific effects
Apply knowledge of literary devices including hyperbole
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (chapters 5-6) with this bundle, which features a plot-based quiz and close reading exercises. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Explain the significance of a given detail
Write with clarity, logic, and precision
Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims
Analyze Holden to discern his motivations for inviting Ackley to the movies and for not chucking the snowball at snow-covered objects
Analyze the author’s craft to discern what the placement of a particular sentence reflects about Holden’s mindset
Identify details that support the claim that Allie is a nonconformist, both by choice and chance
Apply knowledge of hyperbole
Demonstrate knowledge of Holden’s superstitious tendencies
Articulate the reason Holden did not break the windows of the station wagon
Articulate the unintended consequence of an action
Analyze what makes a particular paragraph emotionally impactful
Articulate how Holden’s traumas have affected him
Explain why it is unfair for Stradlater to be so mad at Holden over the composition
Articulate why Stradlater’s criticism of Holden is hypocritical
Articulate why Holden is offended by a particular remark
Identify what provokes a physical altercation
Analyze how Holden interprets Stradlater’s rejection of the composition
Articulate the implied motivation for Holden to visit Ackley
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 6 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. This worksheet is delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, and it eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning while upholding rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
With this resource, students will be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words and/or phrases in context
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials
Articulate the significance of a given detail
Examine cause-and-effect relationships
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision